Posts Tagged: Nicole Ashley
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Monica + Sam
Last spring’s unseasonably warm weather meant the beautiful pink blossoms were out 3 weeks early – a welcome surprise for Monica + Sam’s wedding day!
The morning of the wedding was full of festivities, as traditional Chinese Tea Ceremonies were held at both family homes. Tea is the symbol of purity, stability and fertility, and the act of serving tea to family members represents respect and gratitude for all the years of love and care they’ve shown the bride and groom.
The wedding ceremony was held at the Oasis Centre in the early afternoon, and when the bridal party departed for photos we whipped out our wedding wands and transformed the space for the reception. Romantic gold Chateau chairs and timeless ivory linens set the tone, while accents of mint, blush and peach added a hint of whimsy. The Oasis team was top-notch, as usual! We love working with this superb Edmonton wedding venue.
Food was a very important part of the celebration, as Monica + Sam love cooking together and trying new restaurants around the world. We worked with Stir Catering to design a custom 7-course meal served family style, which incorporated Chinese fusion dishes.
Monica + Sam’s gorgeous wedding day was captured by Nicole Ashley Photography and Ring Tail Films – they even had a Same Day Edit shown at their reception for their guests to enjoy!
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planners + Designers
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Credits:
- Wedding Planning + Design: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
- Photo Booth: Ready, Set, Booth
- Videography: Ring Tail Films
- Officiant: Bill Pisarchuk
- Reception Music: Premiere DJs by Urban Metropolis (DJ Kidslim)
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Invitations & Stationery
- Florist: faBLOOMosity
- Caterer: Stir Catering
- Cake: The Art of Cake
- Décor: Special Event Rentals
- Lighting: Production Lighting
- Transportation: Esquire Limousine
- Hair + Makeup: NewHairLine
Banff Wedding Coordinator: Kelsey + Dean
This wedding is very special to our team as the beautiful bride was one of our own. Kelsey began working as an intern at JBW and learned quickly, taking on the role as Assistant Wedding Coordinator. She met Dean as part of her own whirlwind love story and moved to Northern Alberta to be with him, sadly leaving the JBW team – but we were so happy for her new adventure! A couple years later we were honoured to be asked to coordinate Kelsey + Dean’s wedding at Buffalo Mountain Lodge in beautiful Banff, Alberta.
Kelsey + Dean chose to do a first look and take their photos before the ceremony. This is a great idea for a destination wedding, as it allows guests to enjoy their day and explore the local attractions. After the most touching and heartfelt ceremony (for real, we were blown away!), guests enjoyed cocktails while we transformed the Wapiti Room for dinner. Ash grey linens and wooden chiavari chairs complemented the rustic setting, while gold mercury accents and soft blooms in creams and blush added romance and elegance.
The stone fireplace was covered in candlelight, and the wedding party sat in front of it at a grand King’s Table – which only partially collapsed due to a faulty table leg! We can laugh about it now as no dresses were harmed during this incident – and what’s a wedding without a funny story to share!?
Before departing, guests were invited to enjoy Sunday brunch with the newlyweds. It was the perfect mountain wedding weekend for the most deserving couple! Enjoy these beautiful images by Nicole Ashley Photography.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Banff Wedding Day Management
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Credits:
- Coordination: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photographer: Nicole Ashley Photography
- Ceremony Music: Kyle Sand (Guitarist)
- Invitations/Stationery: Minted
- Officiant: Barbara Parker
- Pie Table: Buffalo Mountain Lodge
- Hair + Makeup: The Pretty Haus
- Florist: Willow Flower Co.
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Transportation: Banff Transportation Group
- Gown: Pronovias from The Bridal House
- Wedding Veil: bestweddingveil
Shoespiration: All That Sparkles
Over the next couple weeks we’ll be sharing some “Shoespiration” from past weddings. First up – who doesn’t love a little sparkle?
Photo Credits (top-bottom, L-R): Diamond Cake Photography, Sharon Litchfield Photography, C.J. Scott Photography, Kelsy Nielson, Brianna Hughes Photography, Diamond Cake Photography, Nicole Ashley Photography.
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Creative Shoot Featured on WedLuxe.com
Earlier this year we worked with an incredible team of creative professionals to produce a shoot inspired by Pantone’s 2014 Colour of the Year – Radiant Orchid. Pairing a gradient of purples – from soft lavender to deep plum – with tones of peach, tangerine and copper, resulted in an unexpected colour palette that inspired all elements of the shoot. We tinted our model’s hair peach, incorporated peaches, grapes and blackberries in the edible components, and even had a peach kitten on set!
Pops of black gave the design a contemporary edge, and triangles were used as a geometric component that were carried through the stationery, cake, bouquet, food and accessories. Enjoy this selection of our favourite images below, and jump over to WedLuxe.com to check out the full feature!
Creative Team:
- Producer: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Nicole Ashley Photography
- Floral Design: faBLOOMosity
- Hair, Makeup + Model Styling: Behind the Blush
- Jewelry + Accessories: Hunt Amor
- Human Model: Kristina Lynne
- Cat Model: Rugan (special thanks to JBW’s own Krista for cat wrangling on set!)
- Stationery: Pinkpolka Design
- Cake: The Art of Cake
- Rentals: Special Event Rentals
- Fine Linens: Dress My Day
- Flatware: 29 Armstrong
- Catering: Edmonton Petroleum Club
- Gown: Monique Lhuillier from Delica Bridal
- Ring: David Keeling Jewelry
- Location: Loft 50
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Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
Edmonton Wedding Planner: Lindsay + Ben
Lindsay + Ben are such a sweet couple. Their October wedding day was filled with big, warm smiles from all their family and friends. I just love the look on Ben’s face as he sees Lindsay walk down the aisle at St. Albert Catholic Parish!
Their timeless ivory and gold reception at Matrix Hotel featured a killer candy bar and amazing entertainment – duelling pianists Jesse Peters and Tiff Hall kept guests on the dance floor all night!
Enjoy a glimpse into their love story captured by Nicole Ashley Photography.
Jennifer + Team | Jennifer Bergman Weddings
Edmonton Wedding Planning + Design
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Credits:
- Wedding Day Management: Jennifer Bergman Weddings
- Photography: Nicole Ashley
- Invitations/Stationery: Sister of Bride
- Florist: FaBLOOMosity
- Décor: Special Event Rentals (Linens), River City Event Rentals (Chairs), Elegant Touches (Vases)
- Cake + Cupcakes: Crave Cupcakes
- Reception Music: Jesse Peters Music – Duelling Pianos
- Transportation: Revolution Limousine
- Hair Stylist: Jenn Chivers
- Makeup Artist: Anita Gill
- Gown: Tara Keely from Novelle Bridal